- Whether you're hosting your guests in your own home…or offering a vacation rental space,…it's important to have an open line of communication…with your guest, while not overdoing it.…Share your mobile phone number…and let your guests know that you're available…if they need you.…Unless meals are included in the rates you've charged,…a friendly hello and goodbye each day is courteous…when you have in home guests,…but I'd avoid asking too many personal questions.…Let them come to you to start a conversation.…In all cases, be sure to connect with your guest…shortly after check in.…

Every three or four days, check in with your guest…to see if fresh towels and linens are needed,…or if a bed change is required.…While it's okay to expect your guests to change…their own bed, if you provide linens,…you should go ahead and provide new ones…at the frequency you've promised.…Guests will appreciate clean towels and sheets.…During the time that your guest is staying,…answer questions quickly, with care,…and with full detailed responses.…

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2/3/2016

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11/4/2015

Boost your income by renting out a spare room—or transitioning a second home to a short-term rental—with Airbnb. This detailed course will help new hosts succeed on Airbnb, the rental site with more than 2 million listings worldwide.

Christopher Matthew Spencer, a successful Airbnb host, first acquaints viewers with Airbnb and the requirements—both in terms of mindset and property—needed to venture into the Airbnb world. Then you'll learn how to prep a property, stock it with amenities that will garner 5-star reviews, and craft an attention getting listing that covers everything from the headline to property descriptions and guides. The course also explores how to manage guest interactions, deal with housekeeping and maintenance, and promote listings outside of Airbnb. Start watching to learn how you can profit from this great sharing economy platform.